Praise the Lord
let our lips and hearts
praise the name of the Lord
for all the good gifts we have
life, in all its fullness
a place to call home
the crown of glory which last forever
a special place in all creation
to care for the earth
and use its resources wisely
gratitude pours from our souls
Lord our God
that we know you
as you embrace us
love us
and invite us to receive your kingdom
with the trust and openness of a child
we bring before you the children in our lives
sons and daughters
godchildren
nieces and nephews
grandchildren
the children of neighbours
may they know the warm, safe embrace of our Lord
Christ Jesus
all the days of their lives
protect and care for their families, and all who will support them as they grow and mature
we pray
we also pray for children
who are not safe
are not protected
are not loved as they should be
bring safety to them
we pray
and pray for support agencies and charities who support families
through hard times
especially where relationships breakdown
and cannot be restored
bless all who have experienced a breakdown of relationship, including marriage
restore them, we pray
to fullness of life
for where they come to you
we know you will not turn them away
help us to do likewise
for such is the kingdom of heaven
All this we pray in and through Christ Jesus
our Lord
Amen